From and after the passage of this chapter,
it shall be unlawful for any person or persons, corporation, partnership
or association to make any attachment or connection with or any opening
in or to the water mains or public water supply of Ventnor City or
the public sewer system of Ventnor City or to renew, disconnect or
in any way interfere with the same without first having obtained the
proper permit therefor.
Any person, corporation, partnership, LLC, association
or other business entity who shall violate any of the provisions of
this chapter shall, upon conviction, be subject to punishment of a
fine not to exceed $1,250 and/or community service for up to 90 days
and/or 90 days in the county jail, all as decided in the discretion
of the Municipal Court Judge. In addition, the Municipal Court Judge
may order any and all outstanding amounts for sewerage services to
be paid in full by a certain date and may, in the discretion of the
Judge, order a termination of services provided pursuant to this chapter.